Toys and Games (Dolls House Do-It-Yourself) [Paperback]

Jane Harrop (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dolls House Do-It-Yourself | Publication Date: August 2003

From building blocks and a blackboard in the nursery, skipping ropes and tennis racquets in the garden, and draughts and quoits in the parlour; toys and games are an important part of daily life in a dolls' house. Here are 35 step-by-step, illustrated projects which show, in detail, how to make a variety of toys and games, and ideas are given for further variations. An illustrated section on the basic materials and equipment used offers practical guidance, while the basic techniques, such as working with wood, using glues, and painting and varnishing, are illustrated with step-by-step photographs. Easy-to-use templates and diagrams are provided where necessary, including colour photocopying pages with a selection of pictures and patterns, and inspirational colour photographs show the toys and games being enjoyed in situ.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Jane Harrop started making miniatures as a hobby nine years ago, when she made and demonstrated the projects at her local miniatures group - her enthusiasm turned this hobby into her job. She has been teaching adult education classes for the past five years, and has had articles published in Dolls' House World magazine. Jane sells her work through local miniatures fairs to both collectors and the trade, and is presenting workshops at the 2002 British Miniature weekend fair. This is Jane's first book. Jane is married with two children, and lives in Poynton, Cheshire.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: David & Charles Publishers (August 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 071531436X
• ISBN-13: 978-0715314364
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,475,069 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great instructions and color photos., April 22, 2007

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Dollhouse Domain (Greenwich, CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toys and Games (Dolls House Do-It-Yourself) (Paperback)

The only reason I didn't give this one five stars is because of there aren't too many projects provided which are very simple to make. It is not that they are difficult, but rather, very time consuming for each one. I thought some toys/games that are very quick and easy for the mini crafter to make should have been included. I also was hoping for some more dolls' dolls projects, but there was only one project and I thought some Victorian dolls' dolls would have been nice. This book is great for someone looking for cute toys to make for the dollhouse. Also, the author provides lots of historical accuracy in terms of when such toys were popular. This was great information to include as most dollhouse miniature crafters want to create accessories for their dollhouse which are appropriate for the period/style of their miniature home.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book, January 30, 2008

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Lills "Prize Winning Craft Junkie" (Middle Swan, Western Australia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Toys and Games (Dolls House Do-It-Yourself) (Paperback)

I love this book. I am not really into dollhouses but I bought it for ideas and to see how these things are made. The items look very fidly to make but I expect all things for miniatures are.
The only problem I have is that I live in Australia and I don't have a clue where to get some of the wood and a few other things from as the suppliers are English or American. You get use to this.
As soon as I figure out where to get these things from I will have a go at making a few things.